Yahoo News 'Scarborough Represent!': The Weeknd has Ontario beaming with pride after Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Weeknd is the first Canadian to take on the Super Bowl stage since Shania Twain in 2003 and people around the country are sharing their support for the Toronto, specifically Scarborough, artist.
Filled with all the lights and tricks that make up an elaborate Super Bowl Halftime Show, The Weeknd sang hit songs including “Starboy,” “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face.”
Many Canadians were quick to call out their homegrown talent who’s making a splash on the international stage, with “Scarborough” trending on Twitter.
Incredible performance by @theweeknd at the #SuperBowl #PepsiHalftime show.
From Scarborough all the way to the world’s biggest stage.
Making Toronto proud. pic.twitter.com/Tsc2tUJNb7— John Tory (@JohnTory) February 8, 2021
Shout out Toronto. Shout out Scarborough!!!!! SHOUT OUT @theweeknd
— George StroumbouloPHÒulos 🐺 (@strombo) February 8, 2021
SCARBOROUGH REPRESENT 🙌🏽 #TheWeeknd
— Ginella Massa (@Ginella_M) February 8, 2021
From Scarborough 🇨🇦...all the way to the #Superbowl.
I'm from Scarborough 🇨🇦 and the @theweeknd is making us all proud tonight! 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/kkqd4VQLaJ— Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) February 8, 2021
#TheWeeknd had donated millions of dollars to non-profit initiatives including Suubi Health Center, MusiCares, the Scarborough Health Network, Black Lives Matters, Know Your Rights Camp, the National Bail Out, Equal Justice Initiative, and more.
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) February 8, 2021
Tonight, Scarborough’s very own @theweeknd made history as the first Canadian to solo headline the #SBLV Halftime Show. Thank you for representing #Canada on the world stage! #SBLV pic.twitter.com/t633xPLDcN
— Bonnie Crombie 🇨🇦 (@BonnieCrombie) February 8, 2021
Scarberians right now with @theweeknd performing at the Super Bowl. #scarborough #bendale #woburn pic.twitter.com/l7Rut5QsjL
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 8, 2021
A kid from Scarborough is burning down the Super Bowl. This is wild. #TheWeeknd
— nikki reyes (@Nikki_Reyes) February 8, 2021
🇨🇦 @TheWeeknd was ALWAYS a Starboy! #SuperBowl #SBLV pic.twitter.com/kEDnoZpp1R
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 8, 2021
how it started how it's going pic.twitter.com/9fgWU0l2iz
— University of Toronto Scarborough (@UTSC) February 8, 2021
Many others also compared The Weeknd to Michael Jackson, after seeing his slick dance moves, hearing his voice and seeing his outfit that’s very reminiscent of the late pop star’s look. Last week, The Weeknd told Variety that he was particularly inspired by Jackson, Prince, Beyonce and Diana Ross’s halftime show performances.
Great Halftime show! @theweeknd taking inspiration from Michael Jackson there. 👌🏽 #SuperBowl
— Mikey ⛄️ (@mikael_24) February 8, 2021
Michael Jackson is looking down so proud right now because man @theweeknd you are a classic that will continue to shine 🔥 #SuperBowl
— Carmen 🌼 (@lilshootaxo) February 8, 2021
The Weeknd just had the best Super Bowl halftime performance since Michael Jackson
— Ty (@tysuccessful) February 8, 2021
